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Shall we overcome?
Shall we overcome? Don’t succumb to discouragement, self-destruction, and depression. Overcome through the reality of Christ’s love. “Deep in my heart, I do believe, we shall overcome someday!” The lost word of the Bible is a recovery word. It can … Continue reading
Posted in African American experience, African Americans, black history, Black history month, Christianity, Deep in my heart I do believe, depression, discouragement, encouragement, equal rights, equality, human rights, lyrics, overcoming circumstances, overcoming depression, overcoming hate, overcoming setbacks, overcoming temptation, posters, quote, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged addiction, all lives matter, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights Movement, recovery, social justice, song, support groups, We shall overcome
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O Come Emmanuel To Ekklesia
O come, Emmanuel! If God is with us When we gather in His name, Why don’t we allow Him To lead us beyond church And quicken His people To minister to one another, Instead of relying on Our own control and … Continue reading
More than church
More Than Church Is there more? There is more! Let’s open up the door. Let’s all open our mouths And let the Spirit soar! Testify, glorify. Don’t deny the Lord! Edify, magnify, It’s Him who we adore. Out of Judea Came … Continue reading
God Is Really With You Guys (1 Corinthians 14:25-26)
God Really Is With You Guys! (1 Corinthians 14:25-26) Who is this group of people? I hear them sharing from their heart. Their unrehearsed words move me, I feel my sin and shame depart. Chorus God is really here in … Continue reading
Posted in open church, open forum, open mike, open sharing, organic church
Tagged 1 Corinthians 14, church, God with us, simple church, song
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Just Like A Body — 1 Corinthians 12
Just Like A Body — 1 Corinthians 12 by Steve & Ernie Simms Just like a body Is made of many parts The body of Christ Is made of many hearts; And when hearts open, The Spirit starts to flow; … Continue reading
Testimony Church
Show & Tell Church (A song/poem about testimony church.) We each one speak about What we’ve seen and heard Our experience With the living Word, Showing and telling God’s great wonders Our lives are changed As the Spirit thunders! “I’m … Continue reading
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New Years’ Eve Ponderings
It is New Years’ Eve of 2011. The New Year, 2012, is arriving tonight. I find myself this morning, yearning for the fire of God, for a great spiritual awakening, for a mighty move of God right here in Nashville, … Continue reading
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Christmas Claim — Who Was/Is Mary’s Son?
A classic Christmas carol asks the question: What Child Is This? And that is a not just a nice song, but a very important question to ask at Christmas time. Who was/is Mary’s Baby Boy? The New Testament gives some … Continue reading
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